Is it better to do your SIP at the beginning of the month than the end of the month? Ask Value Research 15-Jan-2021 Stop worrying about the date of your SIP, instead be guided by the cycle of your cash flows, advises Ashutosh Gupta
If I invest in debt funds now, will my returns be closer to YTM or trailing returns? Ask Value Research 18-Jan-2021 The returns may not be as good as what we see in the trailing one-year returns but hopefully, not as low as what the YTM suggests either, says Ashutosh Gupta
Is it advisable for a first-time investor to invest in index funds? Ask Value Research 20-Jan-2021 Ashutosh Gupta talks about the benefits of index funds and why they can be a suitable option for a first-time investor
Start Early to Reap Benefits Later Not Just KiddingBy Saurin Parikh 19-Jan-2021 Be it education or investing, there are many benefits of starting early, even when the destination seems far far away
How to be a billionaire First PageBy Dhirendra Kumar 12-Jan-2021 A thousand here and a thousand there and pretty soon you're talking about real money
How to choose a mutual fund LearningBy Research Desk 06-Oct-2020 Mutual funds are meant to simplify the tasking of investing, but choosing the right one can itself intimidate many. Here's a primer to help you
SIPs - A habit to inculcate Not Just KiddingBy Research Desk 18-Jan-2021 Two subconscious habits that we could do without and one investment habit that we could do with
A beginner's guide to mutual funds LearningBy Research Desk 17-Sep-2020 Here's everything a first time mutual fund investor needs to know and do
What the expense ratio of a fund tells you LearningBy Research Desk 27-Oct-2020 To manage your money, a mutual fund charges you a fee. But how much can they charge you and how much is acceptable?
7 mistakes of your financial life Mutual Fund Sahi HaiBy Research Desk 10-Jan-2020 Here are a few common financial mistakes that you should avoid
How to really buy life insurance InsuranceBy Research Desk 13-Jan-2021 Consider these five factors when buying life insurance
Why people will always love real estate Generally SpeakingBy Vivek Kaul 25-Dec-2020 Financial investments, like mutual funds and stocks, beat real estate hands down, but there is at least one aspect where they lag behind
How to buy a mutual fund First things...By Research Desk 21-Mar-2019 If you are planning to start investing in mutual funds, here's a complete guide
The power of compounding LearningBy Research Desk 26-Sep-2019 Compounding earnings can skyrocket small investments. We tell you how here
Balance sheet 101 StockwireBy Arul Selvan 01-Jan-2021 A very simple financial statement, the balance sheet gives information about three things - the money available, outstanding loans and the difference between these two.
Difference between CAGR & XIRR Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 04-May-2017 You can think of XIRR as nothing but an aggregation of multiple CAGRs
An early start is the best investment strategy LearningBy Research Desk 09-Nov-2020 Many wait too long to start investing, and yet no strategy can quite beat the returns to be had from an early head start
How debt mutual funds work LearningBy Research Desk 29-Sep-2020 A debt mutual fund purchases bonds and passes on the interest earned from them to its investors. Here's a primer
Balance sheet 101: Understanding equity StockwireBy Arul Selvan 31-Dec-2020 Insights into the equity part of the balance sheet to know what it communicates and how to make use of it
Simplified: Bitcoin LearningBy Arul Selvan 17-Dec-2020 The Bitcoin craze is back. Here's all you need to know about Bitcoin and why you should avoid it.
What to look for in your fund statement LearningBy Research Desk 29-Oct-2019 Here are six things that you should keep in mind while looking at your fund statement
Exit load in mutual funds LearningBy Research Desk 19-Oct-2020 Exit loads are imposed to discourage premature withdrawals. Here's everything you need to know about them
Balance Sheet 101: Understanding assets StockwireBy Arul Selvan 29-Dec-2020 Let's delve deeper into the assets part of the balance sheet to understand what it communicates and how to make use of it
Just do the simple stuff First PageBy Dhirendra Kumar 15-Jul-2019 Keeping your investments simple means that you always understand what is happening and what you must do when things go wrong
Balance sheet 101: Understanding liabilities StockwireBy Arul Selvan 30-Dec-2020 Insights into the liabilities part of the balance sheet to know what it communicates and how to make use of it
The systematic methods: SIP, STP, SWP LearningBy Research Desk 12-Aug-2020 These 3 terms are frequently used in the context of mutual funds. Learn what they mean and how you can benefit from these plans
Comparison of mutual funds and PMS Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 07-Jul-2020 Dhirendra Kumar makes a case for mutual funds over PMS
Mutual fund cut-off time LearningBy Research Desk 21-Feb-2020 You can invest in a mutual fund on any business day of the year but you may not get the same day's NAV
Annualised/Absolute Returns Ask Value ResearchBy Research Desk 10-Feb-2006 I find returns confusing. Sometimes you talk about annualised returns, while many a time you mention absolute returns. What is the difference between the two? -Vrijesh
Should you invest in dynamic asset allocation funds? FundwireBy Deepika Saxena 31-Dec-2020 Dynamic asset allocation funds can invest in equity and debt in any proportion but leaving asset allocation to the fund manager isn't a suitable investment strategy. Here's why.